Customer Profile: Dixie Fried Chicken!

Since Glades Gas has such great customers, we thought we would focus on them for a while with our customer profiles!

Recently, I visited Dixie Fried Chicken and Grace was kind enough to give me some of her time. Her son Greg Carden and she manage the store.

Dixie Fried Chicken is located on 133 SW Avenue E here in Belle Glade. Billy Bryant Sr. started the business 41 years ago, and Billy Bryant Jr. currently owns Dixie Fried. He and his father have been loyal customers of Glades Gas for as long as we can remember. Their fried chicken and seafood is second to none; according to Grace, the secret is in the batter! She and Billy Jr. are the only two that know the secret that was developed over 40 years ago.

If you're looking for something fresh, try one of their daily specials! The girls in the kitchen were eager to share how much of a hit the catfish fingers and wingettes are. They said the hot mustard is a must! Grace takes pride in claiming "I have the cleanest kitchen in town"; I was completely amazed at the cleanliness.

Lucinda, who works the front line, shared with me that she enjoys her 16 years of work with the Bryant family. She also stated that Patricia has been working with her for 14 years. To retain employees for this length of time, I see as a reflection of the good character of the owners.

Their hours are:

Sun-Thur --- 10-9

Fri-Sat ------ 10-10

Dixie Fried Chicken uses LP gas to power all their fryers. We appreciate their long lasting commitment to Glades Gas and will continue to support them in their endeavors.  When you stop by, be sure and tell them you saw their profile by Glades Gas.

Glades Tech Educational Center

This is the new state of the art Palm Beach State College addition located off State Road 715 in Belle Glade. Glades Tech Education Center is scheduled to open in the fall. The students will get a gorgeous view of the Glades looking out of this very environmentally friendly facility. Everything from the landscaping to the styrofoam insulation to the cooling system to the natural gas instantaneous water heaters is high tech and green.

Check out the Glades Tech Education Center next time you go to see a show at the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center, they're right beside each other.

Your AC needs TLC!!

When your air conditioning equipment is more than two years old, it needs some TLC.  The old adage of, "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" simply does not apply.  Quality-control is imperative in maintaining  good air space.

It is important to make sure that all the equipment on your air handler is functioning correctly. It is essential to use high quality air filters that fit properly, such as our Lifetime Filters. A poorly fitting filter will allow pollutants to slip into your air, and you'll be breathing it in. Even the best air-conditioning is limited by the quality of its filter. A bad filter makes a bad AC unit.

Here are four simple tips that will help you get the best AC quality:

1) Install a programmable thermostat.
Programmable thermostats allow your AC to take a break while you're at work and decrease your electricity bill. If you have a consistent schedule than you can program it up to about 82 degrees while you're away, and then to start cooling to your preferred temperature about an hour before you get home. They are very user friendly and easily programmable to fit your schedules just by the push of a few buttons.

2) Clear the debris away from the outdoor section of your cooling unit.
People often grow shrubs near or mow lawn clippings into their condenser units unaware of what this causes. When leaves or other debris clog the coils of your outdoor unit, it cannot breathe, the air supply has been choked off. All the air you breathe from that point is filtered through those leaves and debris. Be sure to give a good area to your outdoor unit so that this problem can easily be avoided.

3) Get a tune up!
Here at Glades Gas we offer a Precision Tune Up, it's just one of those things that your system needs to keep functioning properly. Think of it like your regular car tune up, it helps to maintain and keep the AC system doing its job properly.

4) Check your filter monthly.
If you are using a disposable filter, be sure to change it every month. Likewise, if you have a Lifetime Filter, be sure to clean it monthly.

These four tips will all save you money! Call us today for a FREE AC assessment to help you with these tips.